MPRN's Jake Neher checks in on the Capitol beat

WKAR Public Media | By Current State

Published August 15, 2013 at 5:39 PM EDT

The Michigan Public Radio Network's Jake Neher joins Current State to talk about a proposed ballot item to raise revenues for road improvements and education in Michigan.

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Current State #143 | August 15, 2013

Today on Current State: the Michigan Public Radio Network's Jake Neher checks in on issues at the state Capitol; a local attorney leads a petition drive…

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